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Edwyn Collins: Soundtrack of my lifehttp://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jan/23/edwyn-collins-soundtrack-life-review
One of the pillars of British indie rock tells Gareth Grundy about influences from Donovan to Bowie<p>Edwyn Collins is one of the more inspirational figures in British music, and not just for his achievements on record. As a founder member of Glasgow's Orange Juice he helped establish both the sound and attitude of what would become known as indie rock, initially releasing the band's groundbreaking work through the city's influential and independent Postcard Records<strong> </strong>label during the early 80s. Solo success followed the band's demise, most notably with 1995's worldwide hit &quot;Girl Like You&quot; and his recent work is no less distinguished, particularly last year's <em>Losing Sleep</em>. The first album written since his recovery from two serious brain haemorrhages that put him in hospital for most of 2005, it also ranks among his very best. There are contributions from younger acts he's influenced, such as Franz Ferdinand and The Cribs, and the ornithology-themed sleeve art is provided by Collins himself, his work as an accomplished illustrator proving therapeutic of late. &quot;You can't imagine how grateful I am,&quot; he says. &quot;My songs are still there, my audience is still there. What can I say?&quot;</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jan/23/edwyn-collins-soundtrack-life-review">Continue reading...</a>Edwyn CollinsCulturePop and rockMusicSun, 30 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jan/23/edwyn-collins-soundtrack-life-reviewPhil Bourne / Retna Pictures/Phil Bourne/Retna PicturesEdwyn Collins performing at the 100 Club, London in August 2010. Photograph: Phil Bourne / Retna Pictures/Phil Bourne/Retna PicturesPhil Bourne / Retna Pictures/Phil Bourne/Retna PicturesEdwyn Collins performing live at the 100 Club, London. Photograph: Phil Bourne / Retna Pictures/Phil Bourne/Retna PicturesGareth Grundy2011-01-30T00:01:00Z